The proposed bill would also lift the ban on companies buying back their own stocks so long as the size of the so-called treasury stocks do not exceed the level of earnings that can be paid out as dividends.

Justice Minister Masahiko Komura said Tuesday the ministry will review the Commercial Code for introducing proposed treasury stocks to allow companies to buy back and hold their own shares in an effort to help bolster the sagging stock markets.

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